Dowden Terrace, VA
Unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia
Dowden Terrace is a small unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is 0.8 miles N of Bailey's Crossroads, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22311.
Dowden Terrace at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Fairfax County
- ZIP code
- 22311, 22041
- Nearest town
- Bailey's Crossroads (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8372, -77.1283
Weather in Dowden Terrace now
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Dowden Terrace weather by the hour
Dowden Terrace weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dowden Terrace.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dowden Terrace
What is the weather usually like in Dowden Terrace?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 41.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,062 mm
- 13.7 insnowfall per year · 35 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dowden Terrace: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US (USW00013743), adjusted for the elevation of Dowden Terrace.
Dowden Terrace weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dowden Terrace through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dowden Terrace?
Dowden Terrace has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dowden Terrace is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Dowden Terrace
The closest live webcam is Varsity Park: I-395 - MM 4 - SB, 0.9 miles SE of Dowden Terrace.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dowden Terrace.
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Other communities near Dowden Terrace
- Sunset Manor0.5 mi N
- Washington Forest0.6 mi E
- Virginia Heights1.1 mi NE
- Varsity Park1.3 mi SE
- Seminary Valley1.4 mi SE
- Seminary Valley1.4 mi SE
- Culmore1.4 mi NW
- Shirley Duke1.8 mi SE
- Weyanoke2.0 mi SW
- Dalecrest2.1 mi SE
- Douglass Park2.1 mi NE
- South Fairlington2.1 mi E
- Walters Woods2.1 mi NW
- Ravenwood2.2 mi NW
- Ravenwood2.2 mi NW
Questions about Dowden Terrace
Where is Dowden Terrace, VA?
Dowden Terrace is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, 0.8 miles N of Bailey's Crossroads.
What county is Dowden Terrace in?
Dowden Terrace is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Dowden Terrace, VA?
The ZIP code for Dowden Terrace is 22311.
What is the nearest town to Dowden Terrace?
Bailey's Crossroads, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dowden Terrace?
Yes. The closest is Varsity Park: I-395 - MM 4 - SB, 0.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dowden Terrace?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dowden Terrace?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Dowden Terrace?
About 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dowden Terrace?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dowden Terrace?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dowden Terrace have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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